History of the Union Jack and Flags of the Empire by Barlow Cumberland
QR code
"History of the Union Jack and Flags of the Empire" by Barlow Cumberland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the origins, significance, and evolution of the Union Jack and other flags of the British Empire, tracing their connections to the constitutional development of the British realm. Through a combination of illustrations and detailed commentary, it seeks to deepen readers' understanding of these national symbols
and the stories they encapsulate. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of flags, emphasizing their role as emblems of national identity and pride throughout history. It begins with a poetic tribute to the Union Jack, articulating the deep allegiance and sacrifices associated with this emblem through its connections to historical figures such as St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick. Cumberland then introduces the concepts of flag etiquette and symbolism, highlighting the importance of flags in reflecting a nation's heritage and values, while preparing the reader for a detailed examination of the Union Jack's development over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Cumberland, Barlow, 1846-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of the Union Jack and Flags of the Empire |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CR: History: Heraldry |
| Subject | Flags -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Emblems -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45498 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45498-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 844 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!